Dhaka, May 25 -- Bangladesh, which is close to important south and southeast Asian markets, is a potential location for setting up a an Offshore Financial/Business Centre (OFC/OBC). With the interim government announcing a plan to establish a Free Trade Zone (FTZ) and attract global investment, the country is poised for an important shift in its financial landscape. Examining the feasibility of setting up an OFC/OBC in Bangladesh is necessary in this connection. The use of it as a monetary policy tool as well as economic facilitator may also be examined.

In the April 2025 Investment Summit, DP World Chairman expressed interest in investing the country after meeting with Chief Advisor Prof Muhammad Yunus. It offered Bangladesh's FTZ plan ...